Nyakeya’s sole strike earns Ingwe maximum points at the expense of Rangers

Cliff Nyakeya’s first half strike helped AFC Leopards beat Posta Rangers 1-0 in an FKF Premier League match staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on Thursday afternoon.Heading of the game, Posta were seeking their third win in a row while Ingwe were keen on bouncing back from weekend’s loss to Mathare United.Leopards got to a dream start when Nyakeya found the back of the net in the second minute with a hard shot after he was released by Victor Omune.##NAJAVA_MECA_7099754##They continued to raid after that early breakthrough with Omune, Nyakeya and Jaffari Owiti causing the Mail-men all sorts of problems.Leopards should have made it 2-0 in the 25th minute through Ojo Olaniyi but the striker’s header went straight into Kevin Opiyo’s waiting arms. A minute later, Levis Opiyo showed why he is now part of the national team set up with a point blank save to deny Timothy Otieno and preserve his team’s lead.Another Olaniyi header in the 39th minute went into Opiyo’s waiting arms with the match now an end to end affair.A minute before the restart Kennedy Odhiambo’s header came off the upright as Ingwe once again survived a scare. Leopards took a narrow lead to the interval.Former Boston Marathon champion Wesey Korir and Jaguar nominated for CAS position in Ministry of SportsThe start of the second half was an end to end affair but with few clear cut chances. Owiti should have made it 2-0 in the 64th minute but he Posta keeper pulled a superb save to deny him from point blank range.Two minutes later Leopards were reduced to ten when Musa Oundo was given his matching orders for dangerous play.Bandari sink Mathare United to secure back to back winsFrom there it was all Posta but they failed to break down who occasionally did well to bring down the tempo of the game.Vincent Wasambo thought he had drawn his side level in the 87th minute but his belter from the edge of the area narrowly went over with Opiyo well beaten.Leopards survived a couple of more scares to bag maximum points.Nzoia Sugar FC 2-2 Kenya Police FC In Bungoma, Kenya Police twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Millers at Sudi Stadium. James Kibande and Joseph Mwangi got the goals for Nzoia Sugar while Elvis Rupia and new signing Derrick Otanga earned the law enforcers a point. Posta Rangers XIKelvin Opiyo, Kennedy Owino, Dinken Mwema, Michael Apudo, Vincent Wasambo, Elvis Osok, Titus Achesa, Bernard Ondiek, Timothy Otieno, Chrispinus Onyango, Cavin OdongoSubs-Brandon Obiero, Sammy Imbuye, Simon Omondi, Jackson Dwang, Patrick Otieno, Brian Otieno, Eliud Lokuwam, Kennedy Ochieng, Lewis ShivachiAFC Leopards XILevis Opiyo, Peter Thiong’o, Tedian Esilaba, Robert Mudenyu, Eric Mbithi, Musa Oundo, Brian Wanyama, Jaffari Owiti, Cliff Nyakeya, Victor Omune, Ojo OlaniyiSubs-Maxwell Muchesia, Boniface Mukhekhe, Zachary Njite, Washington Munene, Maxwell Otieno, Owen Mboya, Giovanni Lukhumwa, Saad Musa, Eugene Mukangula

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